Estuary Update!
Greetings to our entire estuary community. We send you our warmest regards and hope you are well as you receive this email. We are sharing these initiatives and actions carried out week after week. These activities, tips, and information are for the benefit of all.
Weekly water quality monitoring
Here are the results of the weekly bacteriological monitoring, carried out on Thursday, October 7, 2021. These results are also published on our Facebook page.
We have raised a red flag, therefore, we recommend avoiding recreational use of the lagoon. Recent rainfall has resulted in elevated enterococci levels in the eastern part of the lagoon. Remember to exercise caution when using natural waters for recreation after rainfall events.
La Goyco Community Workshop diverts used cooking oil
We thank the Machuchal Limpio Committee, the La Goyco Community Workshop, residents of the Machuchal community, and JA Oil Recycling, which helped divert a total of 49 gallons of used cooking oil. This used cooking oil will not impact waterways or cause sewage overflows in the sanitary sewer system.
We remind you that every gallon of oil threatens sewer systems, creating blockages and overflows of wastewater, which in turn contaminates our waterways. It is estimated that half of all sanitary discharges into waterways nationwide are due to these blockages caused by oils, oils, and grease (FOG).
Let's protect our water infrastructure, reduce, divert and reuse our used cooking oils.
Message from your Virtual Community Center
Estuario encourages you to download the Community Hurricane Preparedness Guide and use its recommendations this season. Your community's strength and resilience begin at home. This October, we continue to urge communities to recognize the risks of natural disasters and stay informed.
[Click here to download the PDF]
We remind you that to learn about Risk Mitigation and identify the risks, conditions, and community assets in your community, you can access https://estuario.org/mitigacionderiesgos/
Take advantage of our information platform, the Estuary Virtual Community Center, where you will find vital information to prepare with your family and community.
The Estuary wishes you a great weekend!
Follow us on social media, where we share information, including various virtual activities that will contribute to your personal and professional development. For any questions, please contact us at [email protected ]
The Estuary wishes you a wonderful weekend. We invite you to stay up-to-date with us through our social media channels and to register as a volunteer HERE.
The restoration and water quality management efforts in the San Juan Bay Estuary watershed are made possible by our community. Donations to the Estuary are tax-deductible in Puerto Rico and the United States.
For more information and to make a donation, visit https://estuario.org/donar/
